as in dumped
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
just jettison that plan, because we know it won't work
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Recent Examples of jettisoned
Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
This growth is jettisoned by EV sales and China is at the forefront.
—Hughey Newsome, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Delta pilots jettisoned about 15,000 pounds of jet fuel from the Boeing 777 before returning to Los Angeles International Airport, to reduce the risks of an overweight emergency landing.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
The 24-year-old's Vikings tenure lasted all of four months before he was jettisoned again, this time to the Philadelphia Eagles along with a 2026 sixth-round pick in exchange for a fifth-rounder in 2026 and a seventh-rounder in 2027.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Any sorrow the character has demonstrated in other Fantastic Four adaptations over the changes to his body is jettisoned in favor of nothing at all.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
When the Twins got their fire sale started last Thursday, Stewart was the first piece jettisoned.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Malcolm McKeon, a longtime designer most famous for his simple-but-elegant sailing superyachts, jettisoned the pomp and circumstance seen on many motoryacht profiles for pure architectural lines.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
This growth is jettisoned by EV sales and China is at the forefront.
—Hughey Newsome, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Delta pilots jettisoned about 15,000 pounds of jet fuel from the Boeing 777 before returning to Los Angeles International Airport, to reduce the risks of an overweight emergency landing.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
The 24-year-old's Vikings tenure lasted all of four months before he was jettisoned again, this time to the Philadelphia Eagles along with a 2026 sixth-round pick in exchange for a fifth-rounder in 2026 and a seventh-rounder in 2027.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Any sorrow the character has demonstrated in other Fantastic Four adaptations over the changes to his body is jettisoned in favor of nothing at all.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
When the Twins got their fire sale started last Thursday, Stewart was the first piece jettisoned.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jettisoned
Verb
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Recycle discarded fabric scraps with this unique embroidery hoop gallery wall.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutor says Robinson told partner to delete texts Robinson discarded the rifle and clothing and asked his roommate to conceal evidence, Gray said.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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On the next play, Staub sent the outside guys deep and dumped it again, this time to running back Micah Welch for 25.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Within a month, IXL laid off all of the dictionary’s full-time lexicographers and dumped most of its freelancers.—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And in recent years, while some organizations have ditched DEI initiatives amidst a political backlash, Chiu has continued to give.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Apple ditched the titanium frame in favor of aluminum.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From there, the product would be unloaded, securely packaged, and transported to the cartel’s stateside distributors.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Since the beginning of the year, Green, who is CEO and chairman, has unloaded more than one million shares of the company worth nearly $200 million (pretax).—
Gigi Zamora,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Smaller dogs showed more nighttime activity and higher stress hormones in their early shelter days, and, on average, all canines lost about 5 percent of their body weight during the first two weeks.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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In Kimetsu, anger and sadness over what has been taken away or lost, and the strong desire to protect what’s dear to you, drive the battles.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Jettisoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jettisoned. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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